This is a sponsored post. ----- Finding it difficult to get to the gym? It can be difficult to juggle your work commitments with a social life, family life and still squeeze in time to go to the gym. Fear not, that doesn’t mean you can’t keep yourself fit. By eating the right protein snacks, such as protein bars and following this with some exercises, you can keep your fitness levels up whilst in the work office between meetings. Here are four simple exercises and workouts you can do at the office: Bicep Bottle Weights Your biceps don’t need to suffer. Something as simple as using … [Read more...]
Three Disability Sports to Keep You Active
This is a sponsored post. ----- A disabled person is half as likely to play sport as a non-disabled person, according to Sport England. This is an organisation dedicated to encourage more disabled people to play sport, highlighting the multitude of health benefits to maintaining an active lifestyle. If you want to try out a disability sport but don’t know where to start, here’s our top three to get you started. 1. Boccia Boccia is a precision ball sport designed specifically for athletes with a disability affecting locomotor function. Players roll, throw or kick balls, aiming to land … [Read more...]
3 Pillars Of Running For Weight Loss
This is a sponsored post. ----- If you’re looking to slim down, running is one of the most effective ways to do so. Running is a full body, intense exercise that not only burns a high amount of calories while you’re doing it, but creates a higher afterburn effect than other lower intensity activities. Because of this, it is very time-efficient as well as convenient. Only have 30 minutes to exercise? You can be up and running (pun intended) as soon as you’re out the door, no commute or set up time required! Another big plus is the expense, or more accurately, the lack of expense. Sure, … [Read more...]
Winter Bulk: Preparing To Succeed
This is a sponsored post. ----- The colder months are almost upon us, and with them comes the opportunity to bulk up and put on some solid muscle ahead of next summer. If winter is the time of hoodies and covering up, then it’s also the time to be hitting the gym hard and packing on as much mass as possible before you cut down to look amazing when shirtless next year. That means plenty of high protein shakes and good meals, but also confronting the realistic difficulties winter training presents. With the colder months also comes laziness and a lack of motivation. If that happens, it … [Read more...]
How Much Exercise Is Enough Exercise?
This post is sponsored by Treato. ----- For many people, maintaining a regular fitness routine is a daily struggle. Maybe you work long hours, are always tired from taking care of the kids, or simply don’t fancy a morning (or evening) gym session. Whatever your excuse, there’s no denying the long-term health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, which include diabetes, heart disease, obesity and certain types of cancer. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice all of your free time in order to stay in decent shape. Although the NHS recommends that all adults aim for 150 minutes of … [Read more...]
Do You Need A Specific Cycling Insurance Policy Or Will Your Home Insurance Cover It?
This post is sponsored by Bought By Many. ----- Recently we have seen a surge in cycling insurance policies who claim that your cycling gear won’t be covered by your home insurance policy. But, is this really true? For those that picked the cheapest home insurance when using a comparison site, this may be correct, as your cover may not be very broad. But, as you can imagine, home insurance policies are not all the same. If you have picked your home insurance policy based on quality rather than price you may have a lot more cover for your cycling gear than you think. To help you … [Read more...]
Advice For Those Interested In Working In The Health And Fitness Sector
This post is sponsored by Premier Global. ----- After the success of the 2012 Olympics, sport in Britain has really taken off. With a new emphasis on being fit and healthy, leisure centres and sports centres have popped up around the country creating hundreds of new jobs. With so many different career options working in the health and fitness sector is ideal for a number of people, so what different kinds of jobs are available? Fitness Instructor If you’re passionate about everything fitness and love working out then becoming a fitness instructor is the perfect career for you. You get … [Read more...]
Swim A Mo. Save A Bro.
Movember has become one of the most talked about events in the health and fitness community with millions of men around the globe growing moustaches (Mo’s) to show their support. This year, it’s easier than ever to participate, with The Movember Foundation and Speedo joining forces to offer a wide range of ways you can show your support. Keep reading to learn more about how you can participate in Movember and raise some much needed funds for this worthy cause. 1. Grow A Mo Movember has made growing moustaches during the month of November one of the most iconic ways to raise awareness for … [Read more...]
Self-Care Tips For Neck And Shoulder Pain
Neck and shoulder pain are common health problems and they’re not usually a major cause for concern. However, this doesn’t stop them causing distress and affecting people’s quality of life. So, if you’re suffering from discomfort in your neck or shoulder, now could be the time to take action. To help you along the way, here are some simple but effective self-care tips. Relieve The Pain To alleviate the discomfort, try taking over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen. These medicines can usually control mild aching and soreness. Alternatively, you can use pain-suppressing … [Read more...]
The Future Of Fitness
Hey Everyone. This is a guest post from Dave England. ----- The first Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX) was released in 1995 by Precor, featuring a rear drive design which offered a lower-impact alternative to the treadmill. Some of the earliest rowing machines date back still further, with a patent being issued in 1872 for a hydraulic damper based design. But it wasn't until the mid 1950s that the rowing machine became more practical, comfortable, and capable of improving your rowing power on the water. Fast forward 60 years and the same basic machines are still going strong, … [Read more...]